In Kočani, where 59 people died in a fire at a discotheque over the weekend, protesters gathered downtown with placards reading 'we are dying from corruption'; about 20 people were arrested, including government officials and the nightclub's manager

A prominent prosecutor resigned citing political pressure: removed from two politically sensitive cases concerning alleged corruption within the ruling party, she said this follows moves aimed at preventing her from doing her job

One year after the fire that killed 63 people at a nightclub in Kocani, four separate court cases are ongoing and relatives are still seeking justice for what has been the worst tragedy in North Macedonia's recent history

Fugitive Artan Grubi has been placed in house detention rather than prison, after he turned himself in following months on the run; the decision sparks accusations of behind-the-scenes deals

Former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi, a fugitive from justice for over a year following accuse of corruption, was arrested by police at a border crossing